June 26, 2025
 Do you know your “Blue IQ?”
In NOAA’s new video series, ocean and coastal safety expert Bruckner Chase educates beachgoers about common threats in coastal waters.
Each year, Americans lose their lives or are severely injured when visiting beaches around the U.S., and these numbers rise during the summer months. This series addresses the disconnect between ocean conditions and what people think they know about beach safety and their swimming strength.
NOAA produced the new video series in partnership with the Ocean Positive Foundation and Smithsonian Institution. The videos build on previous NOAA campaigns about wave safety and rip currents to communicate with a new generation of beachgoers about coastal hazards.
The National Ocean Service plays a vital role in beach safety and provides resources aimed at keeping beachgoers safe and informed all year long, including information on the latest tides and currents, harmful algal blooms and dangerous marine debris in coastal waters.
Check out the video series! You may even recognize some of the video locations.
Was something spawning? Did you see any sharks, rays, or sea turtles? Was there any coral bleaching? Were fish acting strangely? Did something not look quite right? Did you see a bird or a whale at the surface? Sanctuary staff want to know.
Please tell us about your visit and any interesting observations you made by emailing us at flowergarden@noaa.gov.
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